DUPONT DE NEMOURS, INC. AND QNITY ELECTRONICS, INC. ANNOUNCE PRICING OF SENIOR SECURED NOTES AND SENIOR NOTES

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DuPont (NYSE:DD) and Qnity Electronics announced the pricing of two senior notes offerings totaling $1.75 billion. The offering includes $1.0 billion of 5.750% senior secured notes due 2032 and $750.0 million of 6.250% senior notes due 2033.

The notes offering is connected to DuPont's planned separation of its electronics business through a pro rata distribution of Qnity common stock to DuPont stockholders. The spin-off is targeted for completion on November 1, 2025. Qnity will also enter into credit facilities including a $1.25 billion revolving credit facility and a $2.35 billion term loan facility.

The proceeds will be held in escrow until the spin-off completion and will be used to finance a cash distribution to DuPont plus pre-funded interest deposit.

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• Significant debt burden for Qnity Electronics post-spin-off
• Higher interest rates on notes (5.750% and 6.250%) indicating substantial cost of financing
• Complex mandatory redemption terms if spin-off fails to complete by March 31, 2026

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Notes to be the obligation solely of Qnity Electronics, Inc. as issuer following consummation of DuPont's intended Spin-Off of its electronics business

WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (NYSE: DD) ("DuPont") and Qnity Electronics, Inc. ("Qnity") announced today that Qnity priced an offering of $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.750% senior secured notes due 2032 (the "Secured Notes") and $750.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.250% senior notes due 2033 (the "Unsecured Notes" and, together with the Secured Notes, the "Notes" and each, a "series of Notes") at a price of 100.000% of the principal amount of the Secured Notes and 100.000% of the principal amount of the Unsecured Notes. Each series of Notes is being offered in connection with DuPont's previously announced plan to separate its electronics business through a pro rata distribution of Qnity common stock to stockholders of DuPont (the "Spin-Off"), as more fully described in Qnity's information statement filed as Exhibit 99.1 to its amended Registration Statement on Form 10 filed by Qnity with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on August 5, 2025.

Upon the consummation of the Spin-Off, the Unsecured Notes will be jointly and severally and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis and the Secured Notes will be jointly and severally and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior secured basis by each Qnity subsidiary that is a borrower, or guarantees indebtedness, under Qnity's planned senior secured credit facilities. Upon the consummation of the Spin-Off, the Secured Notes and related guarantees will be secured, subject to permitted liens and certain other exceptions, by first priority liens on substantially the same collateral that secures Qnity's obligations under its planned senior secured credit facilities. The Unsecured Notes and related guarantees will not be secured by any collateral.    

The offering is expected to close on August 15, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions. The closing of this offering is not conditioned on the closing of the Spin-Off. The gross proceeds of the offering will be held in escrow and released in connection with the completion of the Spin-Off. Qnity intends to use the net proceeds from the offering, together with borrowings under its Senior Secured Credit Facilities (as defined below) and cash on hand, to finance the payment of a cash distribution to DuPont plus the pre-funded interest deposit in connection with the issuance of notes (and any investment returns thereon).

The Spin-Off is targeted for completion on November 1, 2025*. If the Spin-Off is not consummated (x) on or prior to the earlier of (i) March 31, 2026 and (ii) the date on which Qnity notifies the escrow agent and the trustee that Qnity has determined the Spin-Off will not be consummated or (y) within two business days of the gross proceeds being released from escrow, then each series of Notes will be subject to a special mandatory redemption.  

In connection with the Spin-Off, Qnity expects to enter into a credit agreement providing for (a) a five-year revolving credit facility in the aggregate committed amount of $1.25 billion (up to $100 million of such revolving facility will be available for the issuance of letters of credit ) (the "Senior Secured Revolving Facility"), and (b) a seven-year term loan facility in the aggregate principal amount of $2.35 billion (the "Senior Secured Term Loan Facility" and, together with the Senior Secured Revolving Facility, the "Senior Secured Credit Facilities"). On or prior to the Spin-Off date, Qnity intends to enter into, implement and document the Senior Secured Credit Facilities pursuant to a credit agreement (the "Credit Agreement"). As of the date hereof, the Credit Agreement is expected to be entered into (and the initial funding thereunder is expected to occur) substantially concurrently with the release of the proceeds of this offering from escrow.

Each series of Notes and the related guarantees were offered in the United States to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and outside the United States pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act. Each series of Notes and the related guarantees have not been registered under the Securities Act and may not be offered or sold in the United States without registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of Notes in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

About Qnity 
Qnity™, DuPont's electronics business, is a premier technology solutions provider across the semiconductor value chain, empowering AI, high performance computing, and advanced connectivity. From solutions for semiconductor chip manufacturing, to enabling high-speed transmission within complex electronic systems, our high-performance materials and integration expertise make tomorrow's technologies possible.  

Qnity™, the Qnity Node Logo, and all products, unless otherwise noted, denoted with TM or ® are trademarks, trade names or registered trademarks of affiliates of Qnity Electronics, Inc.

About DuPont 
DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation leader with technology-based materials and solutions that help transform industries and everyday life. DuPont's employees apply diverse science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas and deliver essential innovations in key markets including electronics, transportation, construction, water, healthcare and worker safety.

DuPont™, the DuPont Oval Logo, Qnity™ and all trademarks and service marks denoted with ™,^SM or ^® are owned by affiliates of DuPont de Nemours, Inc. unless otherwise noted.

*On January 15, 2025, DuPont announced it is targeting November 1, 2025, for the completion of the Spin-Off. The Spin-Off will not require a shareholder vote and is subject to satisfaction of customary conditions, including final approval by DuPont's board of directors, receipt of tax opinion from counsel, the completion and effectiveness of the Form 10 registration statement filed with the SEC, applicable regulatory approvals and satisfactory completion of financing.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements use words such as "plans", "expects", "will", "would", "anticipates", "believes", "intends", "seeks", "projects", "efforts", "estimates", "potential", "continue", "intend", "may", "could", "should" and similar expressions, among others, as well as other words or expressions referencing future events, conditions or circumstances. Statements that describe or relate to DuPont's or Qnity's plans, goals, intentions, strategies, financial outlook, DuPont's or Qnity's expectations regarding the Spin-Off, the aggregate principal amount of the Notes to be sold or the intended use of proceeds from the offering of the Notes, and statements that do not relate to historical or current fact, are examples of forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on our current beliefs, expectations and assumptions, which may not prove to be accurate, and involve a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are out of the DuPont's and Qnity's control. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and there are a number of important factors that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from the results contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning these and other factors can be found in Qnity's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including Qnity's registration statement on Form 10. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Neither DuPont nor Qnity undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

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FAQ

What is the total value of Qnity Electronics' notes offering announced by DuPont (NYSE:DD)?

The total notes offering is $1.75 billion, consisting of $1.0 billion in senior secured notes due 2032 at 5.750% and $750.0 million in senior notes due 2033 at 6.250%.

When is DuPont's electronics business spin-off expected to complete?

The spin-off of Qnity Electronics is targeted to complete on November 1, 2025.

What are the credit facilities Qnity Electronics plans to establish?

Qnity plans to establish a $1.25 billion five-year revolving credit facility and a $2.35 billion seven-year term loan facility.

How will the proceeds from Qnity Electronics' notes offering be used?

The proceeds will be held in escrow and used to finance a cash distribution to DuPont plus pre-funded interest deposit, along with borrowings from Senior Secured Credit Facilities and cash on hand.

What happens to the notes if DuPont's spin-off of Qnity Electronics fails?

If the spin-off is not completed by March 31, 2026, or within two business days of proceeds release from escrow, the notes will be subject to a special mandatory redemption.